Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs (PVCL) Now Live!
Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs (PVCL) consolidates George Mason’s virtual desktop environments into a new single service powered by Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.
PVCL will provide George Mason faculty, staff, and students with secure, remote access to academic applications and university services through an innovative and enhanced platform. As a result of this change, the Citrix Virtual Lab (CVL) and Patriot Virtual Computing (PVC) will be decommissioned after exams are complete this fall.
The following instructions are for unmanaged devices. Managed devices should go to Software Center (Windows) or Mason Self Service (macOS).
Windows
Step 1
Go to the Microsoft Store and find Windows App then click on get.
Step 2
Open the Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs (PVCL) remote desktop client.
Step 3
Click on Sign In.
Step 4
Pick your George Mason account to continue.
Step 5
Log in with your George Mason username and password. The app will populate all the virtual environments you have access to.
Mac
Step 1
Go to the App store and search for the Windows App.
Step 2
Click on Get and follow the prompts.
Note: You will be asked to allow the Windows App access to your camera. Click on Allow.
Step 3
Click through the following screens.
Step 4
Open the Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs (PVCL) remote desktop client.
Step 5
Select Add Work or School Account.
Step 6
Sign on using your NetID and Patriot Pass password.
Step 7
You will now see environments and apps available to you.
